Carol Lee Kinder
Carol Lee Kinder, 80 of Windfall died on Monday, September 7, 2020 at home. He was born in Windfall on January 19, 1940 to Elmer Monroe “Bud” and Mildred Irene (Tolle) Kinder. He met Sharon Kay Hoffman on a blind date. That date led to a wedding on July 28, 1968 and 52 years of marriage.
Carol worked for Chrysler Corporation, retiring in March 2000 as an Area Manager. He was a graduate of Prairie Township High School and played basketball at Louisiana Tech. He was member of the Hazel Dell Friends Church, Windfall Lions Club and served on the School Board of Tri-Central Community Schools for 28 years. Carol had been the President of Windfall Girls Softball League for several years. He enjoyed coaching basketball and softball.
Carol and Sharon had opened their home to nine exchange students over the years. He enjoyed gardening, working outside and traveling. Carol had served in the Army National Guard as an officer for 15 years. He loved animals, especially beagles. Of everything he did, Carol received the most joy from spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survivors besides his wife Sharon include two children, Gregory Lee Kinder and partner Van Welborn, Phoenix, Arizona and Kara Lynn Castro and fiancé Gil Valencia, El Paso, Texas; one sister, Irisha Neher, Kokomo; a sister-in-law, Judy Kinder, Windfall. Carol also survived by seven grandchildren, Karley Jo Winningham and husband Kyle, Hanna Irene Pugh, Antonio Ryan Kinder, Maria Sofia Castro, Alexander Angel Kinder, Maria Elena Castro and Brian Gregory Castor; one great-grandson, Ezra James and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, Lonnie Kinder.
Carol’s funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 12 at the Hazel Dell Church with Pastor Dave Freelan presiding. Burial will be in Brookside Cemetery, Windfall. Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 Friday at Young-Nichols Funeral Home and on Saturday from 10:00 – 11:00 at the church. Wearing of masks or face coverings as well as social distancing will be required at both the funeral home and church.
Memorial donations in Carol’s honor may be made to Hazel Dell Friends Church, 4017 E. 300 North, Windfall, Indiana, 46076.
Send our Condolences and prayer .
Sharon
My most sincere condolences to you and your family..
You are in my prayers.
Sharon. I was so very sorry to learn of Carols passing. He will be missed by many. In my mind he was the epitome of a gentlemen. His friendly nature and sincere concern for each of us as teachers was so appreciated. You and your family will remain in my prayers as you face this difficult time. Very sincerely. Brenda Gilner
Sharon & Family, We are saddened by the loss of a great gentleman & friend. God called one more Angel Home, and Carol gets to see Jesus face to face. Our prayers go with you.
Janie Cain Allen
Sharon,
May your memories sustain you. May the love you shared be always remembered .
So sorry for your loss.
Love,
Your cousin Linda
So sorry for your loss.
Sharon….do sorry to hear about Carol….he was my boss at Chrysler for awhile and was a great guy. He will be missed.
Sharon.
A very sad bit of news. You’re darling husband has left us too early. Our heartfelt condolences from our part of the Hoffman tree. Carol will be missed. Hugs to you and please let us know if we can assist in any way. Love you!
– Cousin Rich
My sincerest condolences to the family. He was a very special man and I enjoyed talking with him. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
I’m so sorry for your loss, Sharon!
Sharon I am so sorry to hear the news of Carol’s death.You have my deepest and most heartfelt sympathy.I can appreciate what you are going through as I am still missing Janet
very much. Your Friend Robert J Beeman
Sharon $ family
Craig and I are so sorry to hear of Carol’s passing. Our Sincere Sympathy to all of you at this most difficult time.
Lots of happy memories with your family…
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Thoughts and prayers for your family at the loss of Carol. He was a former classmate at Prairie H. S. He was a great guy and highly respected.
Beverly Horn Zell
Sharon Carl and I are so sorry about Carol’s passing. We lift you and your family in our prayers.
In Christ
Carl and Charlotte Brooks
Sharon
I am so sorry to hear of Carol’s death. I will be thinking of you and your family.
Sharon, Greg and Kara I’m offering my deepest condolences. Carol was a fantastic stand in father for me, back when I stayed with you in 85. I have no doubt carols passing is a great loss to you.
Michael
Sharon; you are in our thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss.
We are so happy that we got to know Carol on his trips to AZ. We send our love and condolences to your entire family.
The Linehans
So sorry Sharon to hear about the passing of Carol. He will be sadly missed In our little community. In every encounter I had with him, he was friendly, funny, and reassuring.